RecruitingPhase 4NCT06236022

The Effects of Sirolimus in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy Infected With Kaposi Sarcoma-associated Virus


Sponsor

Tongji Hospital

Enrollment

276 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Evaluating the efficacy of sirolimus (compared to standard therapy alone) in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy infected with Kaposi Sarcoma-associated virus -- a multicenter randomized controlled study.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This trial is testing whether sirolimus (also known as rapamycin, a drug that suppresses the immune system) can help patients who have dilated cardiomyopathy (an enlarged, weakened heart) and are also infected with KSHV — a virus (Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus) that may be contributing to the heart disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 to 70 years old - You have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (weak, enlarged heart confirmed by imaging) - You have tested positive for KSHV (a specific herpesvirus) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are allergic to rapamycin or its related drugs - Your white blood cell or platelet count is too low - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant - You have participated in another drug trial within the last 3 months - You have a history of cancer or serious neurological disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGSirolimus

at a dose of 2 mg once daily


Locations(1)

Tongji Hospital

Wuhan, Hubei, China

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